Comparative findings between 111indium-labeled leukocytes and 67gallium scintigraphy for patients with acute and chronic inflammatory diseases.
The sensitivity and specificity for infectious foci for 111In-labeled leukocytes scintigraphy were 60.5%, 78.6%, and those for 67Ga scintigraphy were 94.7% and 47.6%, respectively. The duration of infection and the C-reactive protein levels showed a significant positive correlation with 111In-labeled leukocytes scintigraphy. 67Ga scintigraphy is useful for testing patients with a possible chronic inflammation. Suppurative foci were demonstrated more clearly in ILLS. 111In-labeled-leukocytes were found to be more abundantly present at the center of the lesions. 67Ga scintigraphy showed accumulation in the peripheral area.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D005335:Fever of Unknown Origin / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes; D006801:Humans; D007205:Indium Radioisotopes; D007239:Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D007249:Inflammation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007962:Leukocytes; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes; D007205:Indium Radioisotopes; D002097:C-Reactive Protein